Ghost shrimps are very peaceful and delicate creatures. They don’t harm or attack any mates around them, but they do get attacked sometimes if you don’t have the right tank mates for them. Here are some of the ideal tank mates for ghost shrimps: Dwarf suckers Small tetras Small rasboras Snails Small barbs Cory catfish…
If you are a new aquarist and are considering what fishes to choose for your fish tank, freshwater shrimps could be a great choice to go with. They co-exist with other species peacefully, come in a variety of vibrant colors, and maintain the balance of the aquarium ecosystem by eating up algae. Today, we will…
If you are keeping ghost shrimps for a while now, then you know the female ghost shrimps reproduce more often if kept in a good environment. Ghost shrimps are sensitive species and they need more care while they are pregnant. Good care and maintenance ensure their proper breeding. Many shrimp keepers get worried when their…
Ghost shrimps, also known as glass water shrimps, are freshwater shrimps. Many people as a hobby or for other reasons keep ghost shrimps. As shrimps are very sensitive species, they need good maintenance if you want to keep them alive. There are many factors that you need to maintain properly, else ghost shrimps will not…
One of my friends recently bought some ghost shrimps for his tank and he called me asking if the ghost shrimps can live without any filter. I think many of you also wonder do ghost shrimps actually need a filter? Here is the answer for all: Ghost shrimps can live without any filter in the…
Before you start keeping ghost shrimps, you may wonder how much do ghost shrimps cost. I did some research as well about the cost before buying ghost shrimps for my tank and thought of sharing it: Ghost shrimps can cost around $1 to $3 per piece. The price mainly varies on the shrimp’s quality, shop…
Horsehair worm is a common parasite of ghost shrimps. Many shrimp keepers experience this problem in their shrimps at least for once. For my own reason, I was researching on how to treat this parasite. Here’s what I found: There is no specific treatment if a ghost shrimp gets infected with horsehair worm. However, it…
Recently many of you have been asking me about keeping ghost shrimps in brackish water. Even I was not sure about it. So, I did some research and here is the answer I found: Yes, ghost shrimps can be kept in brackish water and they will survive for some time. However, it is better to…
Looking at your dead ghost shrimp, do you ever wonder did any other ghost shrimp killed it? Are you wondering if ghost shrimps can kill each other? After researching for a good amount of time this is what I found: Ghost shrimps never kill each other. However, there have been some cases where they attacked…
looking for something else? Search below!
Dive into 640 posts for the latest expert and veterinarian insights.